Art Across Cultures, History, and Careers

Learners will identify personal experiences, memories, surroundings, and imagination as rich sources for original artworks, and practice combining real and imagined elements.

Learners will plan, develop, and create an original artwork using sketches, the elements of art, and principles of design, then communicate the story behind their art.

Learners will identify, describe, and apply the elements of art—line, shape, form, color, texture, space, and value—using accurate terminology.

Learners will understand and apply the principles of design—emphasis, pattern, movement, contrast, balance, proportion, and unity—to create intentional compositions.

Learners will experiment with a variety of hands-on art-making media, from drawing and painting to sculpture and fiber art, building foundational technical skills.

Learners will create art using digital and photographic tools, then connect art-making to science and math concepts through guided cross-curricular projects.

Learners will compare artworks from diverse cultures and time periods and discover art-related careers.

Learners will evaluate artworks using art vocabulary, respond to art orally and in writing, and compile a personal portfolio.